Series III quickly establish itself as the standard resources on ‘Kalidasa’—the great master of ancient Indian drama. Copiously illustrated with invaluable and rare photographs, this is a bio – bibliographical work that offers a wealth of information on this genius, providing almost everything you need to know about the classical playwright. His, life, date, legends; synopsis, plots, dramatis personae, critical insight of each play. Translations of his dramatic writings in Indian vernaculars and foreign languages bio-critical and notices in the form of comprehensive bibliography. Two chapters devotes on Kalidasa’s life and works as seen through the eyes of painters, sculptors and cinematographers. Above it, the encyclopaedia offer historical awareness to the performances of Kalidasa play over the last two centuries. An accurate and concise compendium addressed on Sanskritists, students of drama and literature, theatre lovers, critics art historians, even painters and cinema connoisseurs.